On Sufism
The past few days have been filled with music, both in the form of introduction and elation. They were filled with random encounters and random events resulting out of boredom. Yesterday we had no water in the building the whole day. It really makes you appreciate the little big things you take for granted. Water.
I also read this - http://thoughtcatalog.com/2013/31-great-quotes-about-being-in-your-20s/
And really, truly, finally realized, that I am not alone in my thoughts. When you realize that you are a tiny tiny part of the bigger picture, that life is for the most part about making the most of this little space you hold on earth, then really - everything will be ok. It's easy to get consumed by the minuscule problems you make for yourself, especially when all is relative; and it's hard to just let go and let live. But that's the solution. Staring you right in the face everyday. There are days like this where I can't wait to wake up and live life, and I feel like I have so much to do, and so much to learn.
I'm currently reading 'The 40 rules of Love' by Elif Shafak. Page 73 introduced me to one of the rules yesterday: ' Whatever happens in your life, no matter how troubling things might seem, do not enter the neighbourhood of despair. Even when all the doors remain closed, God will open up a new path only for you. Be thankful! It is easy to be thankful when all is well. A Sufi is thankful not only for what he has been given, but also for all that he has been denied'. In the plethora of my endless thoughts and worries, this made so much sense.
The past few days have been filled with music, both in the form of introduction and elation. They were filled with random encounters and random events resulting out of boredom. Yesterday we had no water in the building the whole day. It really makes you appreciate the little big things you take for granted. Water.
I also read this - http://thoughtcatalog.com/2013/31-great-quotes-about-being-in-your-20s/
And really, truly, finally realized, that I am not alone in my thoughts. When you realize that you are a tiny tiny part of the bigger picture, that life is for the most part about making the most of this little space you hold on earth, then really - everything will be ok. It's easy to get consumed by the minuscule problems you make for yourself, especially when all is relative; and it's hard to just let go and let live. But that's the solution. Staring you right in the face everyday. There are days like this where I can't wait to wake up and live life, and I feel like I have so much to do, and so much to learn.
I'm currently reading 'The 40 rules of Love' by Elif Shafak. Page 73 introduced me to one of the rules yesterday: ' Whatever happens in your life, no matter how troubling things might seem, do not enter the neighbourhood of despair. Even when all the doors remain closed, God will open up a new path only for you. Be thankful! It is easy to be thankful when all is well. A Sufi is thankful not only for what he has been given, but also for all that he has been denied'. In the plethora of my endless thoughts and worries, this made so much sense.
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